Foundational Objective:
Analyze forms of art from a variety of cultures and societies, historical and contemporary; interpret meanings within appropriate contexts; and relate their understanding to their own expressions and life experiences.
Learning Objectives
investigate the role and functions of visual art
recognize how visual art can teach us about ourselves, other individuals and the society in which it is created
investigate the contributions of Saskatchewan, Canadian and international artists to the field of visual art
understand how historical, social and environmental factors and issues influence visual art and artists
research to understand the traditional and contemporary visual art of various cultures, past and present, including Aboriginal cultures
understand how visual art can transmit or challenge cultural values, ideas and beliefs
develop an understanding of the issues and concerns of visual artists and explore controversies related to the arts
use knowledge of theories of art in attempting to understand and evaluate art works
Foundational Objective:
Use analytical and critical thought to respond to art works and infer meanings based on the many contexts of visual art and global issues.
Learning Objectives
understand that visual art is a form of communication and critically examine non-verbal communication in art works of all kinds
perceive, describe, analyze and interpret art works and make informed judgements using appropriate vocabulary
demonstrate the ability to use the process described in "Viewing Art Works" in this document, and actively participate when viewing and discussing visual art and related issues
analyze to understand how the creative process, the elements of art, principles of design and technical ability work together to communicate artists' intentions
examine various styles of art, both historical and contemporary, in a variety of art forms
demonstrate an open-minded approach to diversity of ideas and artistic styles and respect informed opinions that differ from their own
demonstrate the ability to write critically about visual art, basing ideas on evidence found in the works and the cultural contexts of the works
demonstrate the ability to research independently in order to increase their understanding of visual art and to further knowledge on a variety of themes
determine how unlike art forms and styles require different criteria for interpretation and evaluation
investigate how artists use metaphor, symbol, juxtaposition and other means to convey meaning
recognize that artists make choices in their work which reflect themes and points of view that are both personal and social
Analyze forms of art from a variety of cultures and societies, historical and contemporary; interpret meanings within appropriate contexts; and relate their understanding to their own expressions and life experiences.
Foundational Objective:
Use analytical and critical thought to respond to art works and infer meanings based on the many contexts of visual art and global issues.
From the Sask Learning Evergreen Curriculum